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Making Love with David Magidoff review – instant improv musical based on Fran Healy’s teenage infidelity
David Magidoff’s improv troupe brought their format of turning a special guest’s real-life romantic story into an instant musical to the Edinburgh festival, this time with Travis frontman Fran Healy as guest. Healy recounted a teenage tale of infidelity in Glasgow, which the American cast then improvised into comic scenes and songs, though the nine-strong…
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Placebo prove why Kate Bush should never be touched
Make a deal with God… The post Placebo prove why Kate Bush should never be touched first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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“I ground myself to the bone for this record.” Motionless In White celebrate 20 years with their first ever Metal Hammer cover
Motionless In White are marking their 20th anniversary with their first-ever cover feature for Metal Hammer magazine, reflecting on the band’s evolution from a metalcore outfit into an arena-headlining act set to top Bloodstock next year. Frontman Chris Motionless, the band’s only remaining original member, speaks candidly about the toll the milestone has taken, revealing…
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The piano that taught my cat to play for her supper
A Verge writer describes how she trained her cat, Jeeves, to “play” a specialised Pet Piano, an octave-sized instrument that doubles as an automatic feeder, dispensing treats whenever the cat presses its keys. The gadget, created by a YouTuber experienced in training cats, is designed primarily to portion out food and provide enrichment for bored…
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3 Surf Rock Songs From the 1960s You’d Never Skip on the Radio
An article from American Songwriter highlights three surf rock songs from the 1960s that the site’s writers consider unmissable radio classics. The piece celebrates the genre’s golden era, when instrumental guitar-driven tracks evoked beach culture and became staples of the period’s sound. The three tracks featured are “Wipe Out” by The Surfaris (1963), “Miserlou” by…
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Rex Orange County reunited with Daniel Caesar for soulful new single ‘Indecision’
Rex Orange County has released a new single, ‘Indecision’, marking his second collaboration with Grammy-winning Canadian singer Daniel Caesar. The introspective track explores feelings of uncertainty and second-guessing between logic and emotion, arriving as the British singer-songwriter prepares to join Tyler, The Creator’s All Points East shows in London next week. The pair previously worked…
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Twin Atlantic Share Familial New Track ‘Supersweetness’
Twin Atlantic have released a new single, ‘Supersweetness’, a warm, family-inspired track written by frontman Sam McTrusty about his love for his daughters, who also contribute backing vocals. It continues the raw honesty that has come to define the Glasgow band’s forthcoming album, though this time the emotional focus shifts to something sweeter rather than…
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The Witcher 3’s Songs of the Past DLC may feature a festival the RPG series has never seen, as new CD Projekt Red artwork sparks Belleteyn theories
CD Projekt Red has released new artwork for The Witcher 3’s upcoming Songs of the Past DLC, prompting fans to speculate that the expansion may depict Belleteyn, a springtime festival referenced in the books and games but never actually shown on screen. The theory has generated excitement among fans, as it would mark the first…
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“He’d got rid of Lemmy and it was me next… That’s when we decided to get rid of the others instead”: The civil war that left Dave Brock as captain of Hawkwind
In a 2016 interview, Hawkwind founder Dave Brock recalled the turbulent internal conflicts that nearly ended the band, including the sacking of bassist Lemmy Kilmister and a subsequent power struggle in which Brock himself was almost pushed out. The piece traces the group’s origins from Brock’s days busking in London subways to the “civil war”…
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Remembering When America and George Martin Began a Long Partnership With a Hit-Laden Album in 1974
America enjoyed early chart success with three Top 10 hits from their first two albums, but their third record, Hat Trick, faltered after the band tried self-producing and lost control of costs and schedule. Their label pushed for outside help, and the band boldly requested a meeting with George Martin, the famed Beatles producer who…